Category: Bankruptcy

hispanic woman trying to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy

If you are struggling financially and considering filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you have enough to worry about. While bankruptcy may allow you to discharge a good portion of your debt, or even all of it, the process may seem intimidating for those who have never been through it before. Preparing…

South Florida homes at risk of foreclosure

Millions of homeowners around the country availed themselves of forbearance plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Forbearance plans allow a homeowner to miss mortgage payments for a given period. In the short term, this is great for a struggling homeowner. However, what the banks and loan servicers don’t tell you…

Florida man reviewing loan modification for home

When filing bankruptcy in Florida, you will have many questions. One of the most common questions our Fort Lauderdale bankruptcy lawyers here is whether or not they can save their homes when filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. While you can save your property when filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Chapter 7 bankruptcy…

a pen, calculator and reading glasses on bankruptcy documents.

Filing bankruptcy does provide a great sense of relief to borrowers, and allows them to get back on their feet financially. Unfortunately, too many people in Florida are surprised to learn that filing bankruptcy will not discharge every type of debt they carry. Debt incurred as a result of a…

bankruptcy

People only file for bankruptcy because they are having a hard time paying off their debts. It seems to add insult to injury, then, when these individuals in financial hardship learn that it is not free to file. There are many expenses associated with filing for bankruptcy, including filing fees,…

empty wallet

Avoiding liens in bankruptcy is a goal for many of our clients. Many debtors want a financial fresh start after bankruptcy, but a lien can get in the way of this. Below, we discuss how to avoid liens in Chapter 13. If you need more information or would like to…